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AZ HB2284

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a manufacturer-funded electronic device recycling program requiring manufacturers of computers, monitors, and televisions sold in Arizona to register with the state department and submit collection plans by January 1, 2017.

  • Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling covered electronic devices unless they are labeled with a brand included in a filed manufacturer plan.

  • Requires manufacturers to provide free collection, transportation, and recycling services statewide with at least one collection site in each county and in cities with populations over 50,000, though household pickup is not required.

  • Creates the Covered Electronic Devices Fund financed by manufacturer registration fees and authorized transfers of up to $500,000 annually from the Recycling Fund until July 1, 2019, to support program administration and enforcement.

  • Program sunsets on July 1, 2026 under Arizona's automatic expiration statute.

Legislative Description

Large electronics recycling program

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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